Helen has sadly succumbed to her serious illness

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Helen, a single mother, lives with her cousin in the notorious slum of Kibera in Nairobi, in appalling conditions without water or electricity. Her monthly income from casual work (including as a laundress and cleaner), with no fixed earnings, amounts to the equivalent of approximately €50.

— Update 29 January 2016 —
Helen has sadly succumbed to her serious illness

In 2013, thanks to your donations, Helen initially underwent successful surgery for a tumour in her neck.
The subsequent histopathological examination revealed a malignant tumour. Despite 30 cycles of chemotherapy, Helen succumbed to the disease this autumn. We mourn with her family and her children.

— Update 18 November 2013 —
Helen has undergone successful surgery

Her dramatic medical odyssey, which has been ongoing since 2006, has now come to an end with this first major step:

Last week, the swelling in her neck, which had been present for seven years, was surgically removed. We are now awaiting the results of the histopathological examination. It is possible that the operation has cured her. If not – should the tumour prove to be malignant – we will also help Helen with her follow-up treatment. Many thanks in advance to all donors!